Behavioral Health Billing Specialist

Western Pacific Psychological; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Western Pacific Psychological is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Coordinator to join our team in Van Nuys, CA. This role supports the financial operations of a behavioral health organization, ensuring accurate claims submission and timely accounts receivable follow-up.

Responsibilities include processing claims, verifying insurance eligibility, posting payments, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of medical billing experience, strong communication, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in medical billing, preferably in behavioral health or mental health settings.
• Familiarity with CPT codes, ICD-10 coding, and insurance claim processes.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and practice management software.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial insurance billing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, staff, and insurance representatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and submit medical/insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances and unpaid claims.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits prior to services.
• Post payments, adjustments, and denials to patient accounts.
• Communicate with insurance carriers to resolve billing disputes and claim rejections.
• Prepare and review billing reports to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure accurate documentation and coding.

Skills

Medical billing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

EHR software

Practice management software

Billing software

Job description

Western Pacific Psychological is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Coordinator to join our team in Van Nuys, CA. This role supports the financial operations of a behavioral health organization, ensuring accurate claims submission and timely accounts receivable follow-up.

Responsibilities include processing claims, verifying insurance eligibility, posting payments, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of medical billing experience, strong communication, and proficiency with